A panel of testers, comprising of left and right-handed people, tested each stick blender to see how comfortable it was to hold, easy to use and control while blending. We will repair or replace products that are defective within the warranty period where the product is used and maintained in accordance with the instructions. Whatever recipe you’re making, enjoy fast and powerful results, thanks to its 500W and 12,000 Rotations per Minute. We did find a big difference in how comfortable and easy it was to use for this length of time, and one blender's handle got warm enough to be uncomfortable. If you spend a bit more, you can get a stick blender with rubberised grips, metal blending sticks, more speed settings and extra attachments.

It’s variety of attachments let you Blend, Chop and Whisk and you can choose from 2 Speed Settings and a Pulse Function. Once on, the chopper bowl can be popped straight into the fridge once the blade has been removed, which is useful if you're making food ahead of time. The Desire 3 in 1 Hand Blender still gives you that hands on approach you love in your cooking but takes care of all the hard work and spares you the arm ache.If you plan on using your stick blender for soups or curry pastes, consider one with a metal blending stick. We also tried each hand blender with Cambridge simulation gloves , which simulates reduced hand mobility, to see which ones are more comfortable to use for people with limited dexterity or strength.

Paying more for a hand blender will usually get you more attachments, which slot into the main blender handle to get different food processing jobs done.Whether you’re blitzing up some healthy dips for a night in with your friends, whisking up a cake mix for a well-deserved dessert or you’re chopping up some veggies to sneak them into your little ones Bolognese – you can do it all with the 3 in 1 hand blender. We blended mayonnaise for three minutes, noted how easy to was to keep holding the blender and how much the handle warmed up. The best are comfortable to hold, even with reduced hand strength, the worst vibrated a lot and were uncomfortable to keep hold of after a minute or so. With a simple change of attachments you can be blending, whisking and even chopping all with this one appliance.

The best stick blenders remained comfortable to hold and cool to touch, while the worst got warm and started to smell like warm plastic. The Desire 3 in 1 Hand Blender is the perfect solution for those of you out there that love cooking but currently have to swap between endless appliances. Not everyone is on the hunt for a hand blender with lots of bells and whistles, but we still tested every attachment they came with, so we can tell you which ones are the best. Splash guard Usually sold separately, these fit over a bowl, with a hole for the hand blender to pass through. The Emma Bridgewater Hand Blender includes: Detached Stainless Steel Blending Leg with Stainless Steel Blade, 700ml Capacity Beaker, 500ml Capacity Chopping Attachment, Whisk Attachment.We’ve even added extras including a beaker, whisk and chopping attachment to ensure you’re fully equipped to take on any challenge. The matte black finish, silver buttons and stainless steel components are unflashy but sleek enough to keep on the countertop if you don’t have cupboard space for storage. Maximum running time While most hand blenders state a maximum run time in their instructions, our endurance test found most could go a full three minutes without the handle heating up or the motor struggling. This classic Emma Bridgewater Polka Dot Design brings a touch of colour to your kitchen and lets you create moments of delicious dishes in style. Cord length We found about a 50cm difference between the longest and shortest cords on the products we tested.

If you live with an open plan kitchen-living area, it can be quite disruptive when appliances cut through the peace. With detachable parts that are all dishwasher safe you can easily pop them into your dishwasher before lounging around on the sofa in complete relaxation. Attachments If you also need to blitz herbs, whisk cake batter or mash potatoes, you should consider those with the additional attachments you need.

We assumed that all these extra attachments would give similar results, but we found big differences in quality. Those with difficult-to-reach crevasses or blender heads that couldn't be removed were the worst products we tried.